South Korea proposes talks to formally end Korean War

South Korean politician Lee Jae‑Myung has announced a proposal aimed at formally ending the Korean‑Peninsula conflict that has remained in a frozen state since the 1953 armistice. In a televised address, Lee outlined a diplomatic roadmap that includes a joint declaration of peace, the removal of wartime propaganda, and the establishment of a bilateral commission to address lingering military and humanitarian issues. He emphasized that the plan seeks to build on recent inter‑Korean talks and the broader regional push for stability, positioning South Korea as a proactive driver of reconciliation.

The proposal arrives amid heightened international attention on the peninsula, with the United States, China, and Japan monitoring any shift in the status quo. While North Korean officials have not yet responded, analysts note that Lee’s initiative could influence upcoming diplomatic engagements, including scheduled summit meetings between the two Koreas. If adopted, the plan would mark the first formal move toward a lasting peace settlement since the armistice, potentially reshaping security dynamics in East Asia.